Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: March 2019
Source: Labour Force Statistics
Italy should boost investment in training for the future of work
The government, business and workers in Italy will need to invest substantially more in training to prepare for the future world of work, according to a new OECD report.
OECD sees global growth slowing, as Europe weakens and risks persist
Price Tag for Sustainable Infrastructure Spending in Developing Countries is 4.5% of GDP
A new World Bank report finds that investments of 4.5 percent of GDP will allow developing countries achieve their infrastructure-related Sustainable Development Goals and stay on track to limit climate change to up to 2°C. Beyond the Gap, also finds...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Uruguay
On February 13, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Uruguay.
Morocco: New Program of Support Focused on Investing in People and Economic Transformation
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors, on February 19, endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the Kingdom of Morocco, which will guide the financial and technical assistance program over the next six years.
Migration and asylum: EU funds to promote integration and protect borders
The Civil Liberties Committee endorsed the renewed Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), the 2021-2027 budget of which will increase up to €9.2 billion (€10.41 billion in current prices, 51% more than in the previous financial framework). It...
New Partnership with Libya Focused on Economic Recovery and Improving the Lives of Libyans
The World Bank Group, on February 19, announced a new strategy of support for Libya focused on restoring key services to citizens and promoting economic recovery as a critical contribution to the ongoing peace process. Developed in response to a...
Turkey needs to step up investment in renewables to curb emissions
Portugal can use its economic recovery to build up resilience
